Updated 29 March 2008

Begun in 1995,
the Sacred Spaces Project encompasses

the first Sisters’ Chapel on the side of the Parish Church of St Patrick’s,
the old Cottage Museum,
the Motherhouse Convent,
the new Sisters’ Chapel,
and the gardens that surround them.

The name was chosen
to reflect the history of the land and buildings
which have been occupied by the Singleton Parish
since the 1840’s
and the Sisters of Mercy since 1875.

A small community of Sisters is
resident in a part of the Convent .

Although the atmosphere remains that of a Convent,
marked by peace and tranquillity,
all visitors are made warmly welcome.

The Sisters, assisted by volunteers, share with visitors the story
of how the Sacred Spaces gradually evolved,
from a little cottage and a temporary church
on a small piece of land
to the beautiful structures standing within spacious gardens
that today create an atmosphere quite unique.

Within the buildings are treasured memories,
and marks of a style of life no longer appropriate
for modern women religious.

The buildings also bear witness to the culture and wisdom
of the remarkable women who built them.
All is spacious, generous, beautiful.
Cedar and stained glass,
wide verandahs and cloisters,
covered walkways and delicate lattices…….
combine to create elegance permeated with warmth.

	the first Sisters’ Chapel on the side of the Parish Church of St Patrick’s,
	the old Cottage Museum,
	the Motherhouse Convent,
	the new Sisters’ Chapel,
	and the gardens that surround them.

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If you are interested in knowing more about the Sisters of Mercy you could visit
http://www.mercyworld.org or www.mercy.org.au
or sacredspaces@singmercy.org.au